Oburu Odinga Addresses Gideon Moi–Ruto Alliance, Dismisses Threat to Raila 'Handshake'

Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has downplayed fears that the new political friendship between President William Ruto and KANU leader Gideon Moi could affect the relationship between Raila Odinga and the ruling side.

Speaking in Bondo on Sunday, October 12, Oburu said that KANU’s reputation as one of Kenya’s oldest and most stable political parties makes it a good partner for the unity talks that President Ruto is leading. 

He made it clear that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has no problem with KANU joining the broad-based government, saying politics should now focus on bringing Kenyans together rather than creating divisions.

“We are not threatened by anyone joining the government. This is a good thing for our country,” Oburu said.

“I encourage Gideon Moi to be

He said Nairobi can no longer remain dirty and neglected, promising that every part of the city will feel the change.

The second focus area is roads. Ruto announced that the national government will fund the upgrade of all murram roads to tarmac to ensure easy movement and reduce flooding when it rains.

He added that good roads would not only make transport smoother but also improve business and investment opportunities in the city. Lighting is another key part of the new plan. 

The President noted that large parts of Nairobi remain in darkness, making them unsafe and unattractive.

“We have agreed to light up every corner of the city,” he said, explaining that improved lighting would enhance security and promote night-time activities.

Ruto also spoke about long-term development, saying his government is focused on making Kenya a first-world country by 2055.

He believes projects like the Nairobi transformation plan will play a big role in achieving that dream.

One major project already underway is the Nairobi River cleanup, which will cost Ksh40 billion and is expected to be completed by January 2027.

Most of the funds will go toward building a proper sewerage system for households to make Nairobi a modern and healthy city.

The announcement comes weeks after Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga intervened to save Governor Sakaja from an impeachment attempt, giving him three months to show results — and this project could be his biggest chance to prove himself.